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Government of India
Ministry of Home Affairs
Directorate General Border Security Force
(Pers Directorate: Rectt Section)
/// ONLINE DETAILED ADVERTISEMENT ///
1. Online applications are invited from eligible and interested Male & Female Indian citizens for
appointment for filling up the under mentioned vacancies in Group ‘B’ & Group ‘C’ combatised (non
gazetted) posts in the Border Security Force, Para Medical staff and Veterinary Staff through Online
Mode only for vacancy year-2021
Name of Vacancies Pay Band Education Qualification
Post and

Age
Total
UR

EWS

OBC

Grade
ST
SC

Pay
PARA MEDICAL STAFF
SI (Staff 14 03 05 02 13 37 i) 10+2 or Equivalent
Level-6 ( Rs. 35,400-
Nurse) ii) Degree/Diploma in General Nursing Programme.
Non
21-30 years

iii) Registration as General Nurse and Midwife with

1,12,400/-)

Gazetted Central or State Nursing Council.

(Group-B Desirable
Post)
Experience in the field of Tuberculosis, Hospital
Administration, Sister Tutor, Public health, Pediatrics,
Psychiatry.
ASI - - - - 01 01
20-25 years

(Rs.29,200 –

(Operation i) 10+2 with Science or its equivalent plus Diploma

Level – 5

92,300/-)

Theatre in Operation Technique or Certificate in relevant

Technician) subject from an Institute recognized by the Central or
(Group-C the State Government.
Post)
ASI 12 03 04 02 07 28 i) 10+2 with science or equivalent from a recognized
18-25 years

(Rs.29,200 –

(Laboratory Board or Institution.

Level – 5

92,300/-)

Technician)
(Group-C (ii) Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from
Post) a recognized Institution of the Central or the State
Government.
CT (Ward 02 - - 02 05 09 i) Pass in Matriculation or equivalent from a
Boy/Ward recognized University or Board;
Girl/ Aya) (ii) (a) Two years work experience in respective
(Group-C
(Rs.21,700 – 69,100/-)

trades; Or
Post) (b) One year Certificate Course from a
18-23 years

recognized Industrial Training Institute or

Level – 3

Vocational Institute with at least one year

experience in the trade; or
(c) Two years Diploma from recognized
Industrial Training Institute in the trade or
similar trade.
(iii) Must qualify trade test.
Note: Multi-skilled candidates will be given
preference.
VETERINARY STAFF
HC(Veteri 09 02 03 02 04 20
18- 25 Years

a) 12th Class from a recognized Board.

81,100/-)
(25,500 -

nary) b) Possessing minimum one year course in

Level -4

(Group-C Veterinary Stock Assistant from any recognized

Post) Institution and having at least one year post
qualification experience.
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Constable 09 01 01 03 01 15 (a) 10th Class from a recognized Board;

18 -25 years

(.21,700 –
Level – 3

69,100/-)
(Kennelman (b) Two years’ experience in handling of animals
(Group-C from Government Veterinary hospital or
Post) dispensary of Veterinary College or Government
Farm :

Note: (i) Vacancies are subject to change (may increase or decrease)

(ii) Last date 30 days from the date of publication of advertisement in Employment
News.
(iii) Any amendment will only be published on BSF Website. Candidates in their own
interest are requested to regularly log on to www.bsf.gov.in for updates.
(iv) The crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the closing date for receipt of
application.
(v) 10% vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen in the post of SI/Staff Nurse,
HC/Veterinary & CT(Ward Boy/Ward Girl/Aya only.

AGE RELAXATION

S/No Category Age Relaxation permissible beyond the Upper

age limit
(i) Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe 05 Years
(ii) Other Backward Classes 03 Years
Ex Servicemen (Unreserved/Gen) 03 Years after deduction of the military service
rendered from the actual age as on the closing date.
(iii) Ex Servicemen (OBC) 06 Years (3 years + 3 years) after deduction of the
military service rendered from the actual age as on
the closing date.
(iv) Ex Servicemen (SC/ST) 08 Years (3 years + 5 years) after deduction of the
military service rendered from the actual age as on
the closing date.
(v) Central Government Civilian 05 Years
Employees including Departmental
Candidates (Unreserved/General)
who have rendered not less than 03
years regular and continuous
service as on Closing date.
(vi) Central Government Civilian 08 (5+3)Years
Employees / including
Departmental Candidates (OBC)
who have rendered not less than 03
years regular and continuous
service as on Closing date.
(vii) Central Government Civilian 10 (5+5) Years
Employees / including
Departmental Candidates (SC/ST)
who have rendered not less than 03
years regular and continuous
service as on Closing date.

i) Upper age for Ex-servicemen will be length of service + 3 years, subject to a maximum age of
40 years. The Ex-servicemen are those who are covered in the definition, as per extant rules of Ministry
of Defence /Govt of India.

ii) Upper age limit for the post of ASI (Operation Theatre Technician)/ ASI (Laboratory
Technician) and HC (Vet) is relaxable for Government Servant upto 40 Years in accordance with the
instructions or orders issued by the Central Govt from time to time.
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Note-(i): The upper age limit is relaxable for Central Government Civilian Employees as
per extant Government order.
Note-(ii): The Crucial date for age-limit is reckoned with reference to the closing date for
receipt of application.
Note-(iii): Candidates should note that the Date of Birth as recorded in the
Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate or an equivalent certificate
available on the closing date of submission of application will be accepted for
determining the age eligibility and no subsequent request for its change will be
considered or granted.
Note-(iv): Ex-Servicemen who have already secured employment in civil side under
Central Government in Group ‘C’ post on regular basis after availing of the
benefits of reservation given to ex-servicemen of their re-employment are NOT
eligible for fee concession or for claiming benefits of reservation under Ex-
Servicemen category. However, they are eligible for age relaxation.
Note-(v): The period of “Call up Service” of an Ex-Servicemen in the Armed Forces shall
also be treated as service rendered in the Armed Forces for purpose of age
relaxation.
Note-(vi): For any servicemen of the three Armed Forces of the Union to be treated as Ex-
Serviceman for the purpose of securing the benefits of reservation, he must have
already acquired, at the relevant time of submitting his application for the
Post/Service, the status of Ex-Serviceman and/or is in a position to establish his
acquired entitlement by documentary evidence from the competent authority that
he would complete specified term of engagement from the Armed Forces within
the stipulated period of one year from the Closing Date.
(b) PROCESS OF CERTIFICATION AND FORMAT OF CERTIFICATES:
Candidates who wish to be considered against vacancies reserved/or seek age-
relaxation must submit requisite certificate from the competent authority, in the
prescribed format when such certificate are sought by the concerned selection board at
the time of Documentation. Otherwise, their claim for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Ex-Servicemen
status will not be entertained and their candidature/applications will be considered
under Un-reserved (UR) category. The formats of the certificates are annexed as per
‘B’ for SC/ST, ‘C’& C-I for OBC and ‘D’ for EWS. Certificates obtained in any other
format will not be accepted. Candidates claiming OBC status may note that certificate
on creamy layer status should have been obtained in the prescribed format only.
NOTE: Candidates are warned that they will be permanently debarred from the
examination conducted by the BSF in case they fraudulently claim SC/ST/OBC/
EWS/Ex-Serviceman Status.
II. PHYSICAL STANDARDS
For the post of SI (Staff Nurse) /ASI (OT Technician)/ASI(Lab Technician)/
HC(Veterinary)/CONST (Kennelman)
Height Chest
Unexpanded Expanded
Male - 165 Cms, 76 Cms 81 Cms
Female - 150 Cms Not Applicable

For the post of CT(Ward Boy/Ward Girl/Aya)

Height Chest
Unexpanded Expanded
Male - 167.5 Cms, 78 Cms 83 Cms
Female - 157 Cms Not Applicable
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RELAXATION IN HIGHT AND CHEST FOR THE POST OF CT (WARD

BOY/WARD GIRL/AYA ONLY

Note-1 The minimum height of candidates falling in the categories of Garhwalis,

Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to the states of Sikkim,
Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Himachal
Pradesh, UT of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh will be 165 Cms. for Male and 155 Cms
for Females. The minimum height for all candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes will be
162.5 Cms for males and 150 Cms for female.

Note-2 The minimum chest for male candidates falling in the categories of Garhwalis,
Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Doigras, Marathas and candidates belonging to the states of Sikkim,
Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Himachal
Pradesh, UT of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh will 78 Cms. (Minimum 5 Cms
expansion). The minimum chest for all male candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribe will
be 76 Cms (minimum 05 Cms. expansion). (Prescribed format of the certificate as per
Annexure-‘E’)

III. (a) MEDICAL STANDARD FOR ALL POSTS

(a) (i) Should be medically fit in all respects. Vision – Minimum near vision should be N6 &
N9 and distant vision should be 6/6 and 6/9 of both eyes. Visual correction of any kind
is not permitted (i.e. without wearing glasses).
(ii) Must pass CP III by ISIHARA colour vision test. Must not have knock-knees, flat feet
or squint in eyes. Must not have any defect or deformity which likely to interfere with
the efficient performance of the duties.
(iii) Weight – Corresponding to height and age.
iv) Tattoo:- Being a secular country, the religious sentiments of our countrymen
are to be respected and the name, as followed in Indian Army are permitted.
Location:- Tattoos marked on traditional sites of the body like inner aspect of
forearm but only left forearm, being non-saluting limb or dorsum of the hands
are to be allowed.
Size:- Size must be less than ¼ of the particular part( Elbow or hand) of the
body.
In case of candidate has undergone removal of tattoo (s) prior to
appearing for recruitment process and the same has faded substantially, this will
be treated as a “scar” and not a tattoo. Such candidate will be permitted to
undergo the entire selection process with approval of Presiding officer of the
recruitment Board. Further, the scar resulting due to removal of tattoo will be
reviewed by the Medical Board of officers during detailed Medical
Examination.
The medical examination will be done as per the parameters issued by
MHA in Medical Manual dated 20/05/5015 and subsequent amendments from
time to time thereof.
On completion of detailed medical examination, if a candidate is
declared Medically Unfit, he/she will be given an opportunity to appeal against
the findings of the Medical board. He / She will be handed over documents
enclosed as Annexure ‘F’, ‘F-1’ & ‘F-2’ by the medical board with the
direction to submit above documents duly completed in all respect within 15
days from the date of issue of the Memorandum.
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IV. DISQUALIFICATION

(i) No person
(a) Who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having
spouse living. Or
(b) Who having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage
with another person.
Shall be eligible for appointment in the Force, provided that the Central
Government may, if satisfied that such marriage is permissible under the
personal law applicable to such person and the other party to the marriage and
there are other grounds for so to do, exempt any person from the operation of
this rule.
(ii) Conviction by any Court of Law.
(iii) Dismissal from Government Service.
(iv) Termination from BSF during probation.

V. SELECTION PROCEDURE

The selection procedure will be as under:-

FIRST PHASE OF THE EXAMINATION

(a) Written Examination

There will be one composite paper each for the above mentioned posts according to
syllabus mentioned against each. Examination will be conducted on OMR Answer
Sheets for 100 questions, each question carrying one mark (OBJECTIVE TYPE
MULTIPLE CHOICE). Duration of question paper for all posts will be two hours.

Note: - The minimum qualifying marks of Written Exam for General, OBC & EWS
Category is 45% and for SC/ST Category is 40%. However, number of candidates to
be called for second phase examination (i.e. PST, PET, documentation and MET)
may be restricted to the ten (10) times the number of vacancies advertised Or number
of candidates qualified in written examination whichever is lesser.
Syllabus:-
(i) Syllabus for the post of SI (Staff Nurse)
• Part-I General Knowledge and numerical aptitude - 25 Marks
• Part-II Human Anatomy & Physiology - 25 Marks
• Part-III Professional - 50 Marks
✓ Medical & Surgical Nursing
✓ Health & Illness
✓ Nursing Care of persons
✓ Pregnancy & Labour
✓ Midwifery
Total -100 Marks
(ii) Syllabus for the post of ASI (OT Technician)
• Part-I General Knowledge and numerical aptitude - 25 Marks
• Part-II Human Anatomy & Physiology - 25 Marks
• Part-III - 50 Marks
✓ General Surgical principles
✓ Fundamental concepts and procedures related to operation theatre
and techniques
✓ Anesthetic drugs & equipment and surgical operation theatre tray
set up
✓ Sterilization & Disinfectants
Total Marks -100 Marks
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(iii) Syllabus for the post of ASI (Lab Technician)

• Part-I General Knowledge and numerical aptitude - 25 Marks
• Part-II Human Anatomy & Physiology - 25 Marks
• Part-III - 50 Marks
✓ Bio Chemistry
✓ Microbiology including immunology
✓ Hematology & Blood Banking
✓ Histopathology including clinical pathology & molecular biology
✓ Laboratory Management
✓ Parasitology, Serology & Virology
Total -100 Marks

(iv) Syllabus for the post of CT (Ward Boy/Ward Girl/Aya)

• Part-I General Knowledge, General Awareness - 25 Marks

Including Environmental sanitation
• Part-II General Intelligence & reasoning - 25 Marks
• Part-III Elementary Mathematics - 25 Marks
• Part-IV English/Hindi Language Test - 25 Marks
Total - 100 Marks

(v) Syllabus for the post of HC (veterinary)

Part-I (AT THE LEVEL OF 12TH STANDARD / HR. SECONDARY)

Language Test - 10 Marks (Hindi or English)

General Awareness - 20 Marks
Numerical Aptitude Test - 10 Marks
Simple Reasoning - 10 Marks
Total - 50 Marks

Part-II (Professional Course level i.e. Veterinary Stock Assistant)

Knowledge of Vet Medicines and their use - 20 Marks
Knowledge of Vet instruments and their use - 15 Marks
General knowledge of disease, treatment &
Anatomy of horses, dogs & camels - 15 Marks
Total - 50 Marks
vi) Syllabus for the post of Constable (Kennelman)

Language Test ( Hindi or English) - 10 Marks

General Awareness - 10 Marks
Current Awareness - 10 Marks
Numerical Aptitude Test - 10 Marks
Simple Reasoning - 10 Marks
Trade Knowledge Test - 50 Marks
(Knowledge of Local Animal Husbandry
Practices( Animal Housing, Feeding, Grooming,
Restraining, Equipment, Seasonal Care, Body
parts life span), Knowledge of breeds of
animals(Cattle, Equines, Dogs, Camels, Poultry),
General Knowledge of local animal diseases and
breeding)
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NOTE-I: Candidates are not permitted to use Mobile Phone, Calculator or any other
electronic/electrical device for answering any paper (Test Booklets). Candidates
must not therefore, bring Mobile Phone, Calculator or any other electronic
electrical device inside the Examination premises. Possession of these items,
whether in use or not, will be considered as “use of unfair means” in the
Examination and appropriate action will be taken by the department against
such candidates, as per extant policy of the department.

SECOND PHASE OF THE EXAMINATION

Candidates declared qualified in the first phase of Examination i.e written examination
will be called to appear before the selection board for second phase of the Examination on a
specified date, which will be communicated to them through e-mail or message and BSF Website.
Candidates will have to qualify all the stages of Second phase examination. If any candidate fails
to qualify in any events/stage of the examination, he/she will not be allowed to participate in
further stage(s) of the examination process. The stages of 2nd phase of examination will be as
under:-
(a) Physical Standard Test (PST)
Candidates will require to undergo Physical Standard Test before Board of Officers.
Candidates shall be screened and only those who satisfy the minimum physical standards as per
Para III above shall be allowed to appear for the PET in next stage.
Candidates declared disqualified in Physical Standard, i.e Height & Chest, may prefer an appeal
immediately at the venue of the PST itself, if they so desire, to the appellant authority, present on the
PST/PET ground. The decision of the appellant authority will be final and no further appeal or
representation in this regard will be entertained.
(b) Physical Efficiency Test (For all posts):-

S.No. Events Male Female

1 Run 1.6 Kms in 07 Minutes
2 Long Jump 11 Feet
(03 chances to be given)
3 High Jump 3.5 Feet
(03 chances to be given)
800 Mtrs in 05 Minutes
08 Feet
(03 chances to be given)
2.5 Feet
(03 chances to be given)

NOTE –I: Ex-servicemen applying for the posts are not required to undergo PET. However, all the
Ex-Servicemen are required to pass the written test and fulfill the physical standards
prescribed for Direct Entry candidates to the above posts, as the case may be. They
should also pass the medical standards prescribed for Direct Entry Candidates.

(c) Documentation
✓ Age : The date of birth as recorded in the matriculation certificate will only be
considered for determining the age of the candidate as on the last date of receipt of
applications.

✓ Caste Certificate: The caste certificates produced by candidates should be issued by

competent authority in support of their claim of belonging to SC/ST/OBC and for EWS
category as per the enclosed proforma. Copy of the caste/category certificate produced
by the candidates along with the application forms will be verified and tallied with the
original certificate. The board is competent to take final decision in accepting / rejecting
a candidate if he/she does not produce satisfactory / convincing documents.
✓ Similarly, Board will also check validity of the EWS Certificates (IN COME & ASSET
CERTIFICATE) produced by the Candidates to ensure that the certificate is issued by
competent authority. Copy of the EWS category certificate produced by the candidate
alongwith the application form will be verified and tallied with the original certificate.

✓ Educational Qualification: The original certificates issued by the recognized

Universities/Boards will be checked by the board.
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(e) Medical examination

Candidates who qualified Documentation will be put through detailed medical
examination so as to assess their fitness for appointment in BSF as per laid down standards.
The medical examination will be held immediately after completion of Documentation at the
respective centers.

NOTE:- Medical Examination – Those who qualify in the Written Examination, Physical
Measurement, Physical Efficiency Test, and Documentation will go through
Medical Examination to assess their fitness. If found Unfit in the Medical
Examination, they may prefer for an appeal for Review Medical Examination
within the prescribed time limit of 15 days. The provision for appeal for Review
Medical Examination is only against an error of judgment of the Medical
Examination Board. On acceptance of the appeal Review Medical Examination
will be conducted and the decision of Review Medical Board will be final and
no appeal/representation against the decision of the Review Medical Board will
be entertained. Appeals from the candidates declared unfit in the medical
examination will be received at FHQ Pers Dte (Rectt Sec) and formats of the
letters/certificates are enclosed. After scrutiny of received documents, call
letters will be issued to eligible candidates for appearing in RME on the venue
and as per due date and time.

VI. HOW TO APPLY

The application from the candidates must be submitted through ONLINE mode only. No other
mode for submission of application will be accepted. The facility of submission of online
application will be opened on BSF website www.bsf.gov.in w.e.f 27/06/2021 at 00:01 AM and
will be closed on _26/07/2021at 11:59 PM. Procedure for online submission of application is attached
with this advertisement at Annexure – ‘A’.

VII. APPLICATION FEES AND MODE OF PAYMENT

Candidates to pay Rs.200/- (Rupees two hundred only) for Group ’B” posts and Rs. 100/-
(Rupees one hundred only) for Group ‘C’ Posts as examination fee through following payment
modes:-

i) Netbanking of any bank.

ii) Credit/Debit Card of any bank.
iii) Nearest authorised Common Service Centre.

NOTE
i) Women candidates and candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled
Tribes, BSF serving personnel and Ex-Servicemen are exempted from payment
of examination fee.
ii) Payment of examination Fee will be accepted only through Online mode
iii) Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
iv) In case of non-receipt of examination fee from the candidates of non-exempted
categories, their form will not be accepted.
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VIII CENTRES OF EXAMINATION:

i) A candidate must indicate the Centre(s) in the online Application Form in which he/
she desires to take the examination. Details about the Examination Centres and Recruitment
Agencies under whose jurisdiction these Examination Centres are located as under:-

Name of Address
Centre
Srinagar Frontier HQ BSF Srinagar, Hamhama, PO- Hamhama, Distt- Budgam, J & K-
190003
Jammu Frontier HQ BSF Jammu, Paloura Camp, Jammu (J&K)-181124
Jalandhar Frontier HQ BSF Punjab, Jalandhar Cantt (Punjab) Pin-144006
Gandhi Frontier HQ BSF Gujarat, PO- CRPF Group Centre Chiloda Road,
Nagar Gandhinagar, Gujarat-382042
Jodhpur Frontier HQ BSF Rajasthan, PO- BSF Campus Mandore Road, Jodhpur
(Rajasthan)-342026
Kadamtala Frontier HQ BSF North Bengal, PO-Kadamtala, Siliguri, Distt-Darjeeling
(WB), Pin-734011
Kolkata Frontier HQ BSF South Bengal, Action Area, IIE, New Town,
Rajarhat,Kolkata (WB)-700161
Silchar Frontier HQ BSF M&C, PO- Arunachal Distt- Cachar (Assam)-788025
Shillong Frontier HQ BSF AM, PO-Umpling, Distt-East Khasi Hills, Shillong
(Meghalaya)-793006
Agartala Frontier HQ BSF Tripura, PO-Salbagan, Agartala (Tripura)-799012
Hazaribagh TC&S, BSF, Meru Camp, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand-825317
Indore CSWT BSF Indore, Bijasan Road, Indore (MP)
Delhi Commandant 95 BN BSF, Bhondsi Campus, Near Sohna Road, Dist- Gurgaon,
Haryana Pin – 122102
Bangalore Frontier HQ BSF Bangalore, PO : Yelahanka, Bangalore, Karnataka-560064
Tekanpur BSF Academy Tekanpur, PO-Tekanpur, Gwalior (MP)-475005

BSF reserves the right to cancel any centre and may direct the candidates of that centre
to appear at another centre. BSF also reserves the right to divert candidates of any one Centre to
other Centre to appear in any stage of recruitment process.

X IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. Before applying online application, Candidates are advised to go through the

requirement of educational /technical qualification, age, physical standards, physical
efficiency test etc and satisfy themselves that they are eligible for the post before
applying. BSF reserves the right to cancel the candidature of any candidate at any
stage of the selection process, if he/she is found not qualifying any of the prescribed
eligibility criteria. This detailed advertisement is available on the BSF website
www.bsf.gov.in
2. Candidates seeking reservation benefits for Govt. Servant/EWS/OBC/SC/ST/Ex-
Serviceman must ensure that they are entitled to such reservation as per eligibility
prescribed in the notice. They should also be in possession of the certificates in the
format prescribed by Government of India in support of their claim at the time of
application.
3. Central Government Servants claiming age relaxation should be in possession of a
certificate in the prescribed format from their office, in respect of the length of
continuous service which should be not less than three years in the immediate period
preceding the closing date for receipt of application.
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4. Qualifying the selection stages of recruitment process doesn’t confer any right to
candidates for appointment. Final selection of candidate will be made purely on
merit.
5. When application is successfully submitted, it will be accepted provisionally.
Candidate may take printout of the application form for their own records. Printout
of the application form is not required to be submitted to BSF recruitment
centres. Candidates are also advised to fill their correct and active e-mail addresses
and mobile number in the online application as correspondence may be made through
e-mail/SMS.
6. Candidate should note down and retain ‘Registration-ID’ and ‘Password’ provided to
them while making ‘One-Time Registration’ which is required for filling online
application.
7. Only online application is to be submitted by a candidate. Therefore, the candidates
are advised to exercise due diligence at the time of filling their application form. Also
ensure that all the particulars of application form must be filled up as given in the
matriculation certificate otherwise their candidature may be cancelled at the time of
documentation or as and when it comes into the notice of the board.
8. Candidates to refrain themselves from filling wrong information in their
application form, uploading fake photograph of any other
person/celebrity/dignitaries or object or puts blank photo etc., suitable action
will be taken such defaulter candidates as per provisions under Cyber Crime IT
9. Applications
Act 2000. with illegible/blurred photographs/Signature will be rejected summarily.
10. Candidate serving in Government/Semi Government/Public Sector undertakings
should apply after obtaining NOC. No objection certificate (NOC) from their
employer will be required with application form.
11. Candidate are required to upload their certificate in support to their claims. They
should ensure they fulfil all the eligibility conditions for admission to the tests. If on
verification at a later stage, it is found that candidate does not fulfil any of the
eligibility conditions, his/her candidature will be cancelled by the Recruitment
Selection Board.
12. All eligible candidates who apply in response to this advertisement before the closing
date will be assigned Roll Numbers, if they fulfil the term and condition as given in
this advertisement and found eligible for the post. Only such eligible candidates will
be communicated through E-mail address/SMS for Call letters/Admit Cards through
online mode for appearing in the first phase selection process. However, any
candidate found not eligible at later stage in any aspect his/her candidature will be
cancelled. The admit cards for all the phases of examination will be made/uploaded
on the website only. Therefore candidates are advised to visit the BSF website for
upcoming latest information of the all the phases of Examination
13. The recruitment board shall not be liable for any claim arising out of any injury etc.
suffered during the tests. The decision of the recruitment board shall be final in all
matters connected with this recruitment.
14. The appointment will be subject to the conditions that the candidates are medically as
well as physically fit. The selected candidates will have to undergo Basic Training at
any of the Training Institutions of BSF. The services of those candidates who fail to
complete the training successfully are liable to be terminated.
15. Candidates belonging to the Physically Handicapped category are NOT ELIGIBLE
to apply for this examination.
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16. Intimation regarding issue of Admit cards/call letters and any other important
information pertaining to recruitment will be sent on the e-mail address or mobile
number of candidates given by the candidates at the time of One Time Registration
(OTR). BSF will not be responsible for any technical issue arisen due to inactive e-
mail address or invalid mobile numbers. Hence, candidates are advised to ensure that
active e-mail ID & mobile number must be used for OTR.
17. Mobile, Calculator and other Electronic Gadgets are banned within the premises of
the Examination Centre.
18. The posts carries all India service liability. The selected candidates are liable to be
posted anywhere in the Country as per the transfer policy of the Force.
19. The recruitment will be done on All India Basis.
20. Selected candidate will be governed by BSF Act and Rules.
21. On appointment they shall be entitled for pension benefits as per the “New
Restructured Defined Contributory Pension Scheme” applicable for the new
entrants to the Central Government services w.e.f. 1st January, 2004.
22. A candidate shall have the choice to appear for the recruitment at only one centre i.e
the centre in which he/she opts while filling online applications. The centre he/she
opts will be his/her recruitment centre. No request for change of Recruitment centre
will be allowed/accepted under any circumstances. The Department reserves the right
to cancel the centre and ask the candidates of that centre to appear from another
centre. Department also reserve the right to divert candidates of any centre to some
other centre to take the examination on administrative grounds.
23. The candidates will have to make their own arrangements for stay during the course
of appearing in recruitment process.
24. No TA/DA will be paid to any candidate for appearing in the recruitment process.
25. In case, candidates are appointment in BSF and subsequently seek resignation or
discharge before completion of 10 years service, they shall be required to remit an
amount equal to three months pay and allowances or the cost of training imparted to
them, whichever is higher as per rules to the Government.
26. Beware of touts. No money is charged for recruitment in BSF. If you have paid or
promised to pay money to any one, you are cheated and you are losing money. If
anyone demands money or promises recruitment, you should immediately inform the
same to the Presiding Officer (PO) of the concerned recruitment centre.
27. Canvassing in any form or bringing outside influence will automatically disqualify
the candidate from appearing in recruitment.
28. The decision of the department in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or
rejection of the application, mode of selection, medical examination etc. will be final
and binding on the candidates. No enquiry/correspondence will be entertained in this
regard.
29. The department holds the right to make any changes in the advertisement or cancel it
without assigning any reason.
30. Candidates are advised to visit BSF website www.bsf.gov.in from time to time to
know latest updates of recruitment process.
31. An Employee serving in the same rank and pay grade will not be entitled to apply for
said posts.
32. Candidate must carry two passport size recent colour photographs and one original
photo ID proof, which has been mentioned in application form to the Examination
Venue, failing which they will not be allowed to appear for the same.
33. Final scrutiny of eligibility criteria with regards to age, educational/technical
qualification and physical standard will be undertaken at the time of final
selection/medical examination. Therefore, candidature will be accepted only
provisionally till the final selection. At the time of final selection when scrutiny is
undertaken and if any claim made in application is not found substantiated then the
candidature will be cancelled and the decision of BSF in this regard shall be final.
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X ACTION AGAINST CANDIDATES FOUND GUILTY FOR MISCONDUCT

Candidates are warned that they should not furnish any particulars that are false or suppress
any material information while filling the online application form. If there is any inaccuracy or any
discrepancy is found in OMR answer sheet, their OMR answer sheets will be held invalid and will not
be further evaluated.

Involvement of candidates in any of the following activities will render their candidature
debarred from appearing in recruitment:-
i) Possession of Mobile phone, accessories or any other electronic gadget whether in use
or in switch off mode.

ii) Impersonate/procuring impersonation by any person.

iii) Submitting fabricated documents or documents which have been tampered with.

iv) Making statements which are incorrect or false or suppressing material information.

v) Resorting to any other irregular/improper/unfair means for qualifying the examination.

vi) Misbehaving in any other manner in the examination hall with the invigilator or any
of exam functionaries.

vii) Besides above, candidature of candidates can be cancelled at any stage of the
recruitment for any other ground which the BSF considers to be sufficient cause for
cancellation of candidature.

XI. COURTS JURISDICTION

Any dispute in regard to this recruitment will be subject to Courts/Tribunals having jurisdiction
over the City/Town in which the concerned centre/office of BSF is situated and candidate has opted in
his/her application.

(K S Rana)
Commandant (Rectt.)
____June 2021
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ANNEXURE-A

PROCEDURE/INSTRUCTION FOR REGISTRATION/ONLINE SUBMISSION OF

APPLICATION FORMS

(a) Candidates must apply online by visiting BSF website http://www.bsf.gov.in .

No other means/mode of applications will be accepted. Submission of online
application comprises of following steps :-
(i) One Time Registration (OTR). (STEP-I)
(ii) Filling of online application. (STEP-II)
(iii) Payment of examination fee through prescribed digital modes.
(STEP-III)

(b) In STEP-I, candidates should first complete ‘ONE TIME REGISTRATION’

(OTR) process by filling basic information relating to them i.e Name, Mobile
Number and E-mail ID. Candidates to ensure that, only active/functional mobile
number and E-mail ID must be used for One Time Registration purpose.

(c) On submission of information, candidates will receive their Registration ID and

password on their given mobile number as well as E-mail address.
Candidates are advised to keep memorize the Registration ID and
password as the same will be essential to obtain access to your profile
throughout the entire recruitment process.

(d) After completing the registration part, candidates can view the active
advertisements under ‘ONLINE APPLICATION’ link by logging in using their
credentials.

(e) Candidate are advised to read the instructions mentioned in recruitment

notification carefully before proceeding to online submission of online
application form.

(f) After reading the instructions, candidates should carefully fill the relevant fields
of online application form and upload supportive documents, photograph,
signature and Thumb impression. Mandatory fields are marked with * (asterisk)
sign. Only the application of candidate who fulfilling eligibility conditions will be
accepted by system.

(g) Candidates will have to fill basic personal information. After filling up all relevant
information, candidate can see complete preview of their application form. If
candidate desires to make any correction, then press “back”. No correction in
the application can be made after clicking “submit” button. Hence,
candidates are advised to press “submit” button only after confirmation
of correctness of filled information by him/her.

(h) The digital size of photographs, signature, documents and thumb impression
should not be more than 50 KB. Photographs and signature must be clearly
visible and latest photographs must be uploaded.
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(i) Candidates should thoroughly check all the entries filled in the online
application form, before final submission. In case of any discrepancy, relevant
entry may be corrected/edited. After final submission of online application, no
change in any particular shall be allowed.

(j) In STEP-III, the candidates are required to make fee payment (Candidates who
are exempted from fee payment are not required to pay fee). Fee can be paid
through Net banking, Debit Card, Credit Card and nearest Common Service
Centre. Candidate’s application will not be considered if fee is not paid for that
application.

(k) Candidates are required to follow below mentioned procedure to pay the fees:-

• After login, Application history is visible at the bottom side of page.

• Candidates will be able to see applications submitted by him to the
advertisement with fees payment status. Applications for which fees
payment status is unpaid. Pay now link will be available there.
• Three options will be available after clicking on pay now link.
a) Net banking b) Debit card c) Credit card.

(l) After shown successful completion of fee payment, application will be

completed. Candidates may take printout of this application for their own
record. Printout of application are not required to be sent to BSF.

(m) Online application submission will be completed after payment of examination

fee.

Note:-
All eligible candidates who apply in response to this advertisement
before the closing date will be assigned Roll Numbers, if they fulfil the term
and condition as given in this advertisement and found eligible for the post.
Only such eligible candidates will be communicated through E-mail
address/SMS for Call letters/Admit Cards through online mode for
appearing in the various selection process. However, any candidate found not
eligible at later stage in any aspect his/her candidature will be cancelled.
The admit cards for all the phases of examination will be made/uploaded on
the website only. Therefore candidates are advised to visit the BSF website for
upcoming latest information of the all the phases of Examination
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Annexure-‘B’
FORM OF CASTE CERTIFICATE FOR SC/ST
This is to certify that Shri*/Shrimati/Kumari______________________________Son/Daughter of
_________________________Village/Town_______________________________________/District/Division*____________
_ of the___________________________State/Union Territory belongs to the _________________________________
Caste*/Tribe which is recognized as a Schedule Caste/Tribe under:-

* The Constitution Schedule Caste Order, 1950.

* The Constitution Schedule Tribe Order, 1950.
* The Constitution (Schedule Caste) (Union Territories) (Part C States) Order, 1951;
* The Constitution (Schedule Tribes) (Union Territories) (Part C States) Order, 1951;
[ As amended by the Schedule Castes and Scheduled Tribes List (Modification Order, 1956, the Bombay
Reorganization Act, 1960, the Punjab Reorganization Act, 1966, the State of Himachal Pradesh Act, 1970, the
North Eastern Areas (Reorganization) Act, 1971 and the Schedule Castes and Scheduled Tribes Order
(Amendment) Act, 1976.]
* The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir)* Scheduled Caste Orders, 1956.
* The Constitution (Andaman and Nicobar Islands)* Scheduled Tribes Order, 1959, as amended by the
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Orders (Amendment) Act, 1976.
* The Constitution (Dadra and Nagar Haveli)* Scheduled Castes Order, 1962.
* The Constitution (Dadra and Nagar Haveli)* Scheduled Tribes Order, 1962.
* The Constitution (Pondicherry) Scheduled Castes Order, 1964.
* The Constitution (Uttar Pradesh) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1967.
* The Constitution (Goa, Daman and Diu) Scheduled Castes Order, 1968.
* The Constitution (Goa, Daman and Diu) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1968.
* The Constitution (Nagaland) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1970.
* The Constitution (Sikkim) Scheduled Caste Order, 1978.
* The Constitution (Sikkim) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1978.
* The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1989.
* The Constitution (SC) Orders (Amendment) Act, 1990.
* The Constitution (ST) Orders (Amendment) Ordinance Act, 1991.
* The Constitution (ST) Orders (Amendment) Ordinance Act, 1996.
* The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Orders (Amendment) Act, 2002.
* The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Orders (Second Amendment) Act, 2002.
* The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Orders (Amendment) Act, 2002.

2. Applicable in the case of Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes persons who have migrated from one State/Union Territory
Administration.
This certificate is issued on the basis of the Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes Certificate issued to Shri
/Shrimati*___________________father/mother*__________________________________ of Shri/Shrimati/Kumari
______________________________________of Village/Town*_____________________in District/Division*
___________________________________________________________________of the State/Union Territory*
_____________________________who belongs to the ___________________________Caste*/Tribe which is recognized as a
Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe in the State/Union Territory* issued by the _________________ dated ____________.

3. Shri/Shrimati/Kumari* and/or* his/her* family ordinarily reside(s) in Village/Town*

____________________________________________________District/Division* of the State/Union Territory* of
__________________________.
Place ________________ Signature ________________________
Date ________________ Designation ________________________
(with seal of Office)

State/Union Territory_______________
* Please delete the words, which are not applicable.
@ Please quote specific Presidential Order.
% Delete the Paragraph, which is not applicable.
Note : (a) The term ‘ordinarily reside’(s) used here will have the same meaning as in Section 20 of the Representation of the People
Act, 1950.
The following Officers are authorized to issue caste certificate:-
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1. District Magistrate/Additional District Magistrate/Collector/Deputy Commissioner/Additional Deputy

Commissioner /Deputy Collector/1* Class Stipendiary Magistrate/Sub Divisional Magistrate/Taluka
Magistrate/ Executive Magistrate/ Extra Assistant Commissioner.
2. Chief Presidency Magistrate /Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate/ Presidency Magistrate.
3. Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar.
4. Sub-Divisional Officer of the area where the candidate and / or his family normally resides.
5. Certificate issued by Gazetted Officers of the Central or of a State Government countersigned by the
District Magistrate concerned.
6. Administrators /Secretary to Administrator (Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Island)
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Annexure- C

FORM OF CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY OTHER BACKWARD CLASSES

APPLYING FOR APPOINTMENT TO POSTS UNDER THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

This is to certify that Shri/Smt./Kumari____________________________________ Son/Daughter of

_____________________________________of village /Town____________________________________ in
District/Division____________________________________________________________in the State/Union
Territory________________________________belongs to the ______________________________________
Community which is recognized as a backward class under the Government of India, Ministry of Social Justice
and Empowerment’s Resolution No. __________________dated______________*.

2. Shri/Smt./Kumari_______________________________________________ and/or his/her family

ordinarily reside(s) in the __________________________________________________District/Division of
the_______________________________ State/Union Territory. This is also to certify that he/she does not
belong to the persons/sections (Creamy Layer) mentioned in Column 3 of the Schedule to the Government of
India, Department of Personnel & Training O.M. No. 36012/22/93- Estt.(SCT) dated 8.9.1993 ** (**as
amended from time to time).

District Magistrate
Deputy Commissioner etc.

Dated: __________________

Seal

_________________________________________________________________________________________

*The authority issuing the certificate may have to mention the details of Resolution of Government of India, in
which the caste of the candidate is mentioned as OBC for central Government services,)
**- As amended from time to time.
Note :- The term “ordinarily “used here will have the same meaning as in Section 20 of the Representation of
the People Act, 1950.
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Annexure-‘C1’

DECLARATION BY OBC CANDIDATE REGARDING

NON-CREAMY LAYER STATUS

I,_________________________________________________________Son/Daughter of
Shri________________________________________________________resident of
village/town/city_______________District/Division____________State_____________
hereby declare that I belong to_______________ community which is recognized as a
backward class by the Government of India for the purpose of reservation in services as per
orders contained in DOP&T OM No. 36012/22/93-Estt.(SCT) dated 08.09.93 which is
modified vide O.M No. 36033/3/2013 Estt(Res) dated 13.09.2017. It is also declared that I
do not belong to persons/sections (Creamy Layer) mentioned in column 3 of the Schedule
to the Government of India.

Signature of the applicant

(OBC Candidate)
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Annexure – D
Government of ……………..
(Name & Address of the authority issuing the Certificate)

INCOME & ASSET CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY ECONOMICALLY WEAKER

SECTIONS

Certificate No._______________ Date: ________________

VALID FOR THE YEAR ___________

This is to certify that Shri/Smt./Kumari ________________________ son / daughter /

wife of ________________________ permanent resident of ______________________, Village /
Street ___________________, Post Office __________________, District ______________________
in the State / Union Territory ______________________, Pin Code _____________ whose
photograph is attested below belongs to Economically Weaker Sections, since the gross annual
income* of his / her “family”** is below Rs. 8 Lakh (Rupees Eight lakh only) for the financial year
_______. His / Her family does not own or possess any of the following assets***.

I. 5 Acres of Agricultural land and above;

II. Residential flat of 1000 sq. ft. and above;
III. Residential plot of 100 sq. yards and above in notified municipalities;
IV. Residential plot of 200 sq. yards and above in areas other than the notified municipalities.

2. Shri/Smt./Kumari _________________________ belongs to the __________ caste

which is not recognized as a Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Other Backward classes (Central
List).

Signature with seal of Office _____________

Name: __________________
Designation: ____________

Recent Passport
size attested
photograph of the
applicant

____________________________________________________________________________
* Note 1: Income covered all sources i.e. Salary, agriculture, business, profession, etc.

** Note 2: The term “Family” for this purpose include the person, who seeks benefit of reservation,
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ANNEXURE – ‘E’

FORM OF CERTIFICATE TO BE SUBMITTED BY THE CANDIDATES THOSE WHO

INTEND TO AVAIL RELAXATION IN HEIGHT OR CHEST MEASUREMENT

Certified that __________________________________Son/Daughter of Shri

____________________________ is permanent resident of village________________________

Tehsil/Taluka________________ District______________ of ________________State.

2. It is further certified that :-

*Residents of entire area mentioned above are considered as (Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas,

Dogras, Marathas Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam,

Himachal Pradesh, UT of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh) for relaxation in height and chest measurement

for recruitment in the Para Military forces of the Union of India.

*He/She belongs to Garhwalis, Kumaonis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas and candidates belonging to

the states of Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Assam, Himachal

Pradesh, UT of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh and is considered for relaxation in height and chest

measurement for recruitment in the Para Military forces of Union of India.

*He/She belongs to __________________ Tribals/Adivasis Community and is considered for

relaxation in height and chest measurement for recruitment in the Para military forces of the Union of

India.

Dated :

Place :
Signature
District Magistrate/
Sub Divisional Magistrate/Tehsildar

* Delete whichever is not applicable.

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Annexure ‘F’
No Pers-Rectt/PMS/BSF/
Government of India
Ministry of Home Affairs
Directorate General Border Security Force
(Personnel Dte : Recruitment Section)
Block No.10, CGO Complex,
Lodhi Road, New Delhi-03.

Dated, the ____/____/_____

Sub : REVIEW MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF CANDIDATE FOR THE

POST OF _____________ IN BSF-2020-21

Mrs/Mrs/Ms _________________________Roll No.__________ is hereby informed that

he/she has been medically examined for the post of _____________________________________ in
BSF on ________________ at _________________________________________ and found her/him
UNFIT due to the reason(s) mentioned below :-

2. In case you prefer to file an appeal against the findings of re-medical examination, you are
advised to apply for review medical examination in the enclosed form alongwith demand draft of
Rs.25/- in favour of DDO, HQ DG BSF, Payble at SBI Service Branch, New Delhi Code No.7687
, after obtaining necessary medical certificate from a Specialist Medical Practitioner of concerned field
as per Performa in Form attached, to reach to the addressee within a period of 15 days from the date
of issue of this communication positively, failing which, his/her candidature for the above said post
shall be treated as cancelled without any further notice.

3. All documents as per check list mentioned in enclosed form for appeal must be attached for
Review Medical Examination.

4. The decision of review medical board will be final.

Date __________ Signature of Medical Officer

Centre __________ With Stamp

Roll No. ______________ Name_________________

Address_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
Signature of candidate
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Annexure ‘F-1’

Form No. PMS-2020/BSF/APL (For Candidate)

To
The Commandant (Rectt)
FHQ BSF C G O Complex
Block No.10 Lodhi Road
New Delhi-110003

Subject: - APPEAL AGAINST MEDICAL UNFITNESS FOR SELECTION TO THE

POST OF 20___ IN BSF

Sir,
I was medically examined on _______________ at ________________________________ for
the post of ________________________________________________20___ in BSF wherein I have
been declared as UNFIT on ground of :-

2. I have got myself medically examined from medical practitioner Dr. _____________
_____________________________ a specialist in the field of ________________________ who has
found me medically FIT for the above post. I enclose the prescribed certificate duly signed by the
aforesaid doctor who has declared me medically FIT. I also enclose a Bank Draft for Rs.25/- as
directed for my review medical examination by the medical board of BSF.

3. Certified that all documents as per checklist are attached to this letter.

4. I, therefore, request for my review medical examination by a review medical board for the post
of __________________________________________________in BSF.

CHECK LIST
(a) Medical fitness certificate
(b) Demand Bank Draft for Rs.25/-
(c) Self-addressed envelope duly affixed stamped worth Rs. 42/-

Yours faithfully,

Signature______________________
Roll No._______________________
Name_________________________
Address_______________________
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Annexure ‘F-2’
Form No. PMS-2020/BSF/APL (For Candidate)

MEDICAL FITNESS CERTIFICATE

Medical Practitioner to Space for

attest Photograph and photograph of
thumb impression of candidate
candidate

Thumb Impression
of candidate

Certified that ____________________________ age about ____ years, a candidate for the
post of ____________________________________________________ in BSF was examined by me
at _______________________________________________ Hospital on ____________(Date).

2. I, the undersigned, have the knowledge that Mr _______________________________S/o Shri

____________________ has been declared medically UNFIT by the Medical Board for the post of
____________________ due to

In my opinion this is an error of judgment due to following reasons:-

After due examination I declare him/her medically FIT / UNFIT for the said post.

Dated: ___________ Signature and name with seal

of specialist medical officer of concerned field
Registration No. ______________________
(MCI/State Medical Council)
Designation__________________________
Name and Address of Govt Hospital
(Dist Hospital and above)
Signature and name of the candidate
(in presence of Medical practitioner)
Attested by

Specialist Medical Officer of concerned field

Signature & Seal
Note : 1. The findings of the Medical should be supported by Medical reports/documents wherever
applicable.
2. The Photograph, thumb impression and signature of the candidates should be attested by medical
practitioner giving this Medical fitness Certificate. Un-attested forms shall be summarily rejected.
3. BSF will not be responsible for postal delay.